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Pliant Therapeutics Announces Three Upcoming Presentations at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023

Key Takeaway: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. has announced three upcoming presentations at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023 in Milan, Italy. These presentations will address pivotal research on their drug bexotegrast and its effects on fibrogenesis in lung diseases. The event is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 13, 2023, with several key topics related to interstitial lung disease and potential biomarkers.

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  • Pliant Therapeutics is showcasing multiple presentations at a prestigious medical congress.
  • The focus on novel therapeutics for fibrosis highlights innovation in treatment.
  • The upcoming presentations will cover significant findings related to their drug bexotegrast.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrosis, today announced three upcoming presentations at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2023. The congress will take place in Milan, Italy from September 9, 2023 to September 13, 2023.
Oral and Poster Presentation
Title: Dual αVβ6/αVβ1 integrin inhibitor bexotegrast reduces fibrogenesis in pathological cell populations present in the fibrotic human lung
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Session: From the transcriptome landscape to innovative preclinical models in lung diseases
Session Time: 11:40 am CEST
Oral and Late Breaking Poster Presentation
Title: Safety, tolerability and antifibrotic activity if bexotegrast: Phase 2a INTEGRIS-IPF Study (NCT04396756)
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Session: Novel research impacting clinical practice in interstitial lung disease
Session Time: 2:15 to 3:30 pm CEST
Late Breaking Poster Presentation
Title: Circulating ITGB6 levels are elevated in patients with IPF and reduced following lung transplant
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Session: Towards the identification of new biomarkers in pulmonary diseases
Session Time: 12:30 to 2:00 pm CEST
The abstracts to the above presentations can be found by searching the ERS International Congress 2023 Congress Programme.
About Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
Investor and Media Contact:
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pliant Therapeutics focused on?

Pliant Therapeutics specializes in developing treatments for fibrosis.

When is the ERS International Congress 2023?

The congress is scheduled from September 9 to September 13, 2023.

When will Pliant present their research?

Pliant will present their research on September 10 and 11, 2023.

What is the title of the Phase 2a study presentation?

The presentation is titled 'Safety, tolerability and antifibrotic activity of bexotegrast.'

Where can the presentation abstracts be found?

The abstracts are available on the ERS International Congress 2023 Congress Programme.

Last updated: Aug 28, 2023